Mrs Warr raises concerns about increased dust pollution from minerals transported by rail to Geraldton Port, questioning the State Government on suppression measures, thresholds, discussions with Karara Mining, and environmental report considerations.

✅ AnsweredQoN 2025Legislative Assembly
Asked
19 March 2026
Answered
5 May 2026
Response Time
1 days
Portfolio: Mines and Petroleum

Question

I refer to reports of increased dust pollution occurring due to minerals travelling on the rail line to the Geraldton Port, and I ask:(a) What suppression measures are in place to minimise the amount of dust as a result of the train line to the port;(b) What considerations is the State Government making to minimise the amount of dust pollution resulting from the train line to the port;(c) Is there a threshold for the level of dust that must be recorded before there are concerns;(d) What discussion has occurred between the State Government and Karara Mining regarding dust pollution in Geraldton;(e) To what extent does the environmental report from MWPA take into account residential experiences; and(f) What suppression measures are utilised in other ports across the State to minimise dust pollution?

Answer

(a)-(f)   Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2023.

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